Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Information & Reporting Assistant

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Job summary

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and in a role that involves multi-tasking and communicating with a variety of stakeholders? People Services here at Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Information & Reporting Assistant to support the People Analytics Team. In addition to playing a key part in keeping the crucial CWP services working effectively through provision of information, the role has a strong focus on data quality across people systems and would suit a candidate with a keen eye for detail.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will have an interest to develop their knowledge of HR systems, have sound analytical and problem-solving skills, in addition to possessing excellent organisational skills and a person centred approach to all that they do. They will help the team to ensure that internal and external customers receive professional, useful and timely information of a high standard to support their business needs. The role will require daily utilisation of multiple areas of the Electronic Staff Record (ESR), our main workforce system, Business Intelligence reporting as well as working with data sets from other workforce systems.

In addition to having the skills and expertise required for the core elements of this role, it is essential that the successful candidate is able to work and communicate effectively within a busy and hybrid working team, have excellent time management and customer care skills and a flexible approach to supporting the delivery of the whole team agenda.

There will be opportunities to up skill and develop in this role. In addition to learning from other Information & Reporting colleagues and the wider People Information team, the trust also offers a number of development opportunities, including Apprenticeships, that can be explored through development reviews.

About us

CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.

Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.

We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.

CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.

CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a 'Silver' award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

Details

Date posted

05 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

373-CSS0966

Job locations

Redesmere

COCH Health Park

Chester

CH2 1BQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description for full details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.

The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.

If your disability meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please also inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for our Armed Forces community. Please answer YES to the question in the application form.

All new clinical support staff will be required to have completed or working towards the Care Certificate (CWP In-house 2 day training to be completed within 6 months of start date).

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description for full details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.

The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.

If your disability meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please also inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for our Armed Forces community. Please answer YES to the question in the application form.

All new clinical support staff will be required to have completed or working towards the Care Certificate (CWP In-house 2 day training to be completed within 6 months of start date).

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum of 5 GCSEs grades A* - C, including Maths and English

Desirable

  • ECDL, ICT GCSE or other equivalent computing based qualification

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

  • Skilled in the use of IT packages including a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite

Desirable

  • Experience of working in an administration environment
  • Experience of working within a team
  • Knowledge of the Data Protection Act/GDPR
  • Knowledge and awareness of the importance of data quality

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of People Information systems or equivalent
  • Experience of using MS Office products in a working environment

Desirable

  • Experience of working with people data and its capture
  • Experience of running data enquiry reports from information systems
  • Experience of production and communication of summary analysis reports
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum of 5 GCSEs grades A* - C, including Maths and English

Desirable

  • ECDL, ICT GCSE or other equivalent computing based qualification

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

  • Skilled in the use of IT packages including a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite

Desirable

  • Experience of working in an administration environment
  • Experience of working within a team
  • Knowledge of the Data Protection Act/GDPR
  • Knowledge and awareness of the importance of data quality

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of People Information systems or equivalent
  • Experience of using MS Office products in a working environment

Desirable

  • Experience of working with people data and its capture
  • Experience of running data enquiry reports from information systems
  • Experience of production and communication of summary analysis reports

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Redesmere

COCH Health Park

Chester

CH2 1BQ


Employer's website

https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Redesmere

COCH Health Park

Chester

CH2 1BQ


Employer's website

https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Information & Reporting Manager

David MacDonald-Sinkinson

david.macdonald-sinkinson@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

05 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

373-CSS0966

Job locations

Redesmere

COCH Health Park

Chester

CH2 1BQ


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